BlackRock drops DEI goals, citing US policy shift
BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, announced in a memo on Friday that it had removed diversity, equity and comprehensive targets. Shifting policy Under President Donald Trump. Companywide emails from senior executives (CEO Larry Fink, President Robert Capito, and Head of Human Resources Caroline Heller) said “significant changes to the US legal and policy environment […]
Head of Swiss Central Bank Opposes Holding Bitcoin Reserves, Citing Volatility, Liquidity and Security Weaknesses: Report – The Daily Hodl
The head of the Swiss Central Bank is reportedly skeptical of holding Bitcoin (BTC) as a reserve asset. According to the new one Report President Martin Schlegel of the Swiss National Bank (SNB) is opposed to using BTC as a reserve asset for volatility, liquidity and security. Schlegel said digital assets do not meet the […]
Eric Adams abruptly bails on NYC mayoral candidates forum, citing legal advise — as criminal case still looms
Mayor Eric Adams suddenly released bail on Wednesday in a high-profile forum alongside a leading Democratic challenger. His lawyer said he advised him not to join. The incumbent was pulled out hours before the 6pm event hosted by DC 37, the largest municipality in New York City. “Mayor Adams informed us that with the advice […]
Home Depot says consumers postponing renovation projects, citing high interest rates
Consumers are postponing large-scale renovation projects as unfavourable macroeconomic conditions persist and affect the U.S. housing market, Home Depot executives warned Tuesday. CEO Ted Decker said in the company's fourth quarter revenue report that “continuous pressure is under on large-scale remodeling projects.” He condemned the lack of demand for housing improvement projects regarding “uncertain macroeconomic […]
Lori Vallow objects to media coverage in upcoming trial, citing ‘defamation’
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Judge denies Democrat-led effort to block DOGE access, citing lack of proven harm
A federal judge refused the block on Tuesday Elon Musk Government efficiency through access to government data or layoffs of federal employees. US District Judge Tanya Chukkan failed to provide necessary evidence of the harm caused by Doge's access to the temporary restraining order, making it more than a dozen democratically led states. The plaintiff, […]
Senior US prosecutor Denise Cheung resigns, citing demand to probe Biden-era contract
Washington, Feb. 18 – Washington's senior prosecutor resigned Tuesday, calling an inappropriate request for President Trump's appointee to launch a criminal investigation into government contracts awarded under former President Biden was quoted. Dennis Chen, who oversees criminal cases at the U.S. Lawyer's office in Washington, was ordered in a letter reviewed by Reuters to open […]
Vatican Extends Pope Francis’ Hospital Stay, Citing ‘Complex’ Health Issue
ROME — The Vatican announced Monday afternoon that he had announced Pope Francis' hospitalization, which will be extended indefinitely, citing the “complex” clinical condition caused by a respiratory infection. The findings of investigations conducted over the past few days indicate “multi-microbial infections of the respiratory tract,” which led to “further revisions to treatment,” Vatican news […]
Nissan CEO suggests production could move out of Mexico, citing Trump tariffs
Nissan CEO Uchida said if President Trump follows a plan to impose a 25% tariff on imports from Mexico, the company could be forced to produce from Mexico. At a press conference on the company's third quarter financial results, Uchida warned of the “big” outcome of such customs policy. “We export a large amount of […]
White House Indefinitely Bans AP News From Oval Office And Air Force One, Citing ‘Irresponsible, Dishonest Reporting’
US President Donald Trump speaks to the media after signing executives at the White House oval office on February 14, 2025 in Washington, D.C. (Photo: Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images) OAN Staff Break Wolf2pm – Friday, February 14th, 2025 Trump's Deputy Chief of Staff on Friday, following earlier reports this week about the Associated Press being temporarily […]